::5 things I do right::

With Mother's Day approaching, I have been thinking about what it means to be a mom.
I want to believe that I am a good mom. Not award winning or anything but I am working on that.
I have had a short fuse the last few weeks and haven't had the patience that I know my oldest deserves. Sad but true...
Instead of getting down on myself about what I could do differently I thought I would list out what I do right.

• I give great hugs
• I am the best tickle monster
• I love my children with my whole heart
• My kisses make everything better
• I give great foot rubs

What are 5 things you do that make you a great mom?

fun day at preschool

      Starting in September, Little Miss Lila will be attending preschool.  Its the Caterpillar class for kids 2-3 year old.  I think it will give her a great opportunity to socialize with kids her age and she will learn and play!  I am very excited for her. 

We visited the classroom tuesday to see how it worked.  We had snack time, outdoor play, art and crafts and circle time.  

There is Lila, the smallest kid in the class, next to the cubbies and the doll house.  

Thanks Teacher Tami and Anastasia for letting my little girl have such a fun time!! 

                                   


                             

The best part was when we got home...

She actually TOLD ME it was time for a nap!! 

{GRIN}

Top 2 Tuesday ~ summer lovin'

Tay over at The Undomestic Momma asks this:

What are your top 2 favorite things about summer?

1.  BBQing!

2.  Laying in the sun!

What are your favorite things about summer??

Link up at The Undomestic Momma and see what people others say!

Friend Makin' Monday {My favorite things}

I am participating this week in Friend Makin' Monday.  I was asked to list out a few of my favorite things.  I am not going to state the obvious but will list out some things that maybe you didn't know that I liked.  I would love to hear some of yours too!

1.  Pride and Prejudice is my all time favorite movie. 

2.  I really like to drink Bud Light Lime.  Its yummy!!

3.  I can't seem to put my iPhone down these days.  I don't know how I ever lived without it!!

4.  I have A LOT of red in my kitchen.  I have all the red Kitchenaid utensils too!

5.  I love to blog!

Visit Amber over at {aefilkins} to participate and find some new blog friends.

I'll push ya if you get in my way

My kid is a bully.

There, I said it.

Isn't admitting you have a problem the first step in recovery?

Well how do I deal with my darling devilish 2 1/2 year old who pushes and hits her friends?

Toddlers beating other toddlers just isn't right.

I have a migrane just thinking about it.

I can at least say that my child is assertive and doesn't let others step all over her. But right now that isn't helping.

I am not going to get into the details but let's just say that it involved another little girl, a play structure, a ladder, a good shove and gravel...

Toddler talk Tuesday

Lila: Goodmorning mommy!

Me: Hon, it's too early. You need to go back to sleep.

Lila: No mommy! Look it's bright out and I can hear the birds singing!! (she pulls back the shades shining light into a once quiet and dark room.)

Me: But it's 6:00 am and I am tired. Please can we go back to sleep?

Lila: Sorry mommy, no.

Good morning everyone. Happy Tuesday!

weight loss update

Here is an intersting fact that I want to share with you:

My ideal weight range is 109 to 137 pounds.

I am 5'2". Oh boy...that means that I am {gulp} considered overweight.

ACK!

If that doesn't help me get the ball rolling I dont know what will!!

I have added a little weight loss ticker on my sidebar to show my progress. It will help keep my butt in gear.

A few of my favorite things to eat are:

•Special K bars, only 90 calories and a great snack for on the go!

•Jello Mousse Temptations are only 60 calories and are a very yummy treat.

•W.W. Smart Ones frozen meals. My favorite is the Santa Fe rice.

I have lost a total of 6 lbs since I started dieting on March 11th. I am having a little bit of a hard time but I just have to remember that I WILL feel better once the weight is off.

WW {make a wish}

Baby chicks

On a special visit with her Uncle Micah and Aunt Amy, visiting Papa and Grandma Karen.

They just bought baby chicks!!

Feel Good Friday

I am participating this week in The Girl's {Feel Good Friday}.

Visit her site and link up.

Tell everyone something you feel good about!

I decided to list out 5 things that made me feel good this week.

* Getting my eyebrows done. Waxed baby! I was tired of having man brows...

* Losing 1.5 lbs this week. Its nothing huge but I am VERY proud of this accomplishment!

* Getting my baby boy to laugh. There is nothing better then hearing a child laugh!!

* Eating a delicious burger. Mushrooms, swiss and sauteed onions. My second on the list would probably be a higher number if this hadn't happened but I wouldn't be as happy, now would I?!

* Sewing. I started sewing again this week. I didn't think that I would have the time (I don't have a lot!) but now and again I get into that mode and I start sewing. Its a great outlet and honestly it gets out my frustrations. Its my adult time while I am surrounded by my little ones.

2 months

Talk about time flying by!

Blake is now 2 months old.

I took him in for his well baby check up and things were great. He is in the 50% percentile for his height and weight and the 32% for his head circumference. And most importantly he is 100% healthy!

He got his immunizations and took it as expected. Me, being an old pro, I just sat there with a calm look on my face. I was trying not to scare Lila. She was freaked out. I tried to shield her from the needles (I think I did a good job) but right when he started screaming she freaked. All red faced and shaking she didn't know what was happening to her baby brother. Such a sweet and loving sister. She helped calm him down after all the poking and they both went back to normal.

Wheew! Glad that is all over with.

Here are some of Blake's stats:

11.13 lbs

23 in. long

He smiles and talks A LOT

Likes to exercise with Grandpa David

Still enjoying tummy time

Sleeps 7-8 hours at night

Loves to be tickled

Enjoys peek a boo

He is such a happy boy!

Wordless Wednesday

This is me, at 2 years old.

he's a winner!

Blake is a finalist in the Mattress World Sleeping Baby contest!!

KGW Channel 8 News chose 12 finalists and each of us won a $100 savings bond and on Monday you can vote for Blake to be the grand prize winner! If he wins he gets a $500 savings bond and a twin mattress bed set. Click on this link http://www.kgw.com/your-pics/86912867.html?contest=vote to see the finalists and to vote for Blake. Voting for a grand prize winner will begin on Monday, 4/5/10 and voting closes on 4/11/10.

Please vote for him and help spread the word!!

hippity hop, i found chocolate!

From our family to yours,

HAPPY EASTER!!

peeling an orange

Where? In the bathroom.

While I was in the shower.

Uh, good job Lila.

seriously lacking motivation

I want to lose weight.
Blah blah blah...
There, I said it.

I need the self esteem boost, I need to get healthy and most importantly I need to fit into my pre-pregnancy pants!

I am currently doing Weight Watchers on my own. I lost 4lbs in a week and a half and then got lazy.
That was almost 2 weeks ago. I need to get back on track so that's why I am going "public" about it!!

I want to lose 20lbs.

I need motivation and I would love it if you all would check on me periodically. Make sure my ass is still shrinking and if it's not then please kick it!!
Maybe someone is in the same boat and needs a weight loss partner?
Come on blogger buddies, I need your help!